Are electric motorcycles doomed even before they really get started? You’d be forgiven for thinking that is the case given...
If you were allowed to buy just one more motorcycle to last you for the rest of your life would...
Have you ever wondered what level of training motorcycle police undertake, what bikes they use and what equipment they have, including radar and cameras? Motorcycles are considered an important asset to police, manoeuvring in traffic congestion, public event management, dignitary escorts, ceremonial duties, and speed and traffic offence patrols. They...
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Temporary repairs to the famed and much-loved Oxley Highway mountain section are “dangerous”, according to local riders, but the road...
Bureaucrats and neighbours have halted racing at Brisbane’s historic Lakeside Park circuit where the likes of world champions Wayne Gardner and Mick Doohan once raced. Operators Queensland Raceways have kept the historic track from disappearing like many other famous circuits around the country. They even brought back Superbike racing with...
Chargefox will build Australia’s first ultra-fast charging stations powered by renewable energy on interstate highways connecting capital cities. The sites will...
A woman has been found not guilty of murder by reason of mental illness after driving her Ford Falcon station wagon at...
The RACQ has thrown its support behind the second annual Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Week starting today (October 22-26, 2018) and encourages riders to check their bikes before riding. RACQ Head of Technical and Safety Policy and keen Suzuki Bandit owner Steve Spalding says this week’s promotion is “the perfect opportunity...
This is not an instructional video of how not to wear a helmet! But we thought it might put a...
Speed is cited as the biggest killer on our roads because of a lack of expertise among police accident investigators,...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Going on a winter road trip has to be one of the exhilarating things anyone can do. At the same time, however, it’s also the most dangerous. Consider the fact that your taking your bike on a cruise down icy roads, where anything...
(Sponsored post for our North America readers) Vehicular accidents are some of the leading causes of death in the United...
Ride Against Drought organisers have today made a “heart-breaking decision” and cancelled the fundraising October 27 event, deeming the weather too...
Triumph triumphs as the most satisfying motorcycle brand in the market, according to about 700 riders surveyed by customer satisfaction research and ratings business Canstar Blue. It is the second year in a row that Triumph has topped the annual motorcycle survey won by Yamaha in 2016 and Harley-Davidson in the...
Canadian tech entrepreneurs Damon claim their Damon X smart sports bike based on a Yamaha R1M will be the safest...
There are probably less than 40 Kawasaki Vulcan Drifter cruisers in Australia but one owner, Norman Hall, recently caught up...
Ducati has released a video of behind-the-scene stunt action in the new movie Venom featuring a customised Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle and Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special. Venom stunts Venom, an M-rated Spiderman spinoff, is now in cinemas starring actor Tom Hardy who personally rides a Triumph Thruxton R. While Tom rode in...
(Contributed post) If you are seeking for less expensive, comfortable and way wonderful and relaxed mode of transportation, ride two-wheels...
Riders crossing state and territory borders should be aware that motorcycle lane filtering rules and penalties vary substantially. This week...
British company Arc Vehicle will next month unveil the Arc Vector electric cafe racer which they claim will be the “most fulfilling, safest and cleanest bike on the road”. Those are pretty far-fetched claims and there are no details yet to substantiate their claim. However, all will be revealed at...
The Australian Capital Territory today (October 9, 2018) joins much of Australia with permanent motorcycle lane-filtering rules after a successful...
Some 31 months after a Darwin rider died in a roadworks crash, the wheels of justice grind on slowly as...
Motorcycle sales in Europe are finally on the rise again, up 7.2%, but it seems Europeans are more keen to plug into electric bikes with registrations up a massive 49%. Two of every three electric two wheelers sold are urban-oriented electric pedal-assisted mopeds and scooters. Electric motorcycles are still only one...
(Contributed post for North American readers) Are you planning a road trip on your motorbike or in your car? Sure...
Steve McQueen motorcycles and memorabilia continues to rate highly among collectors with his 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross selling for $US230,500...
Sponsored article for our North American readers Operating a motorcycle, although a thrilling experience, can be incredibly dangerous. This mode of transportation is known to be one of the riskiest forms imaginable. The U.S. Department of Transportation states that a motorcyclist is actually nine times more likely to be injured...
The Sultan of Swing, Mark Knopfler, is also the Sultan of Steel Horses in his latest music clip for Good...
(Sponsored article. All images: Shutterstock) There are few things in life which deliver pure joy and added thrill. And one...
Riders are invited to take part in the annual Road Safety Ride on Sunday (7 October 2018) to publicly launch NSW Motorcycle Awareness Month. The ride from Thornleigh to Kariong via the Old Pacific Highway will also raise money for MARI (Motorcycle Accident Rehabilitation Initiative) which supports fallen riders. It...
How to reduce the high cost of CTP (compulsory third-party insurance) has always been an issue among motorcyclists, especially in...
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has had a record year, raising $US5.8m (about $8.2m) for men’s cancer research and mental health...
Drivers who illegally use a mobile phone while driving should have their licence suspended as they do in Canada, says the Motorcycle Council of NSW. Chairman Steve Pearce says the use of mobile phones and the addition of other in-car distractions needs “urgent action” by the NSW Government. On September...
Returned riders who have not ridden for a long time should be identified and face a competency test to retain...
Shoddy pothole repairs in northern NSW seem to be endemic and have claimed at least one more motorcycle rider. Gold...
Harley-Davidson fans are mad keen on branded merchandise, but why does a Harley Biker’s Cook Book mean so much more to Steve Pearce than any other Harley paraphernalia? Steve has owned three Harleys — Road King, Switchback and Electra Glide— and are his preferred motorcycle. “I have a library of...
Adelaide Harley-Davidson Bike Works will represent Australia in an international Battle of the Kings custom bike build-off. The Adelaide Harley...
Contributed post While cars and motorcycles travel along the same roads, have to adhere to the same rules and regulations,...
(Contributed post for our American readers) Riding a motorcycle on your way to work, school or wherever is a good way to beat the heavy traffic and enjoy the glory of summer air. Because the vehicle is a lot smaller than others, it can be manoeuvred between cars or trucks...
This funny video shows a short rider who struggles to get on a Suzuki SV650 and then struggles to get...